Rangers face fight for top flight ace, Celtic sweat over target, Hibs eye striker, Levein on Hearts exit - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

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Neil Lennon and Steven Gerrard are both attemting to strengthen their squads

Germans join Hladky race

Fortuna Dusseldorf are understood to have joined the race for Rangers target Vaclav Hladky. The St Mirren 'keeper, whose deal expires today, impressed for the Buddies and has been linked with the Ibrox side as well as their rivals Celtic, but the Bundesliga outfit could make a move provided they avoid relegation. Three English teams are also thought to be interested in the 29-year-old. (The Sun)

Celtic face Forster battle

Celtic will likely have a fight on their hands to bring Fraser Forster back to the club, with an unnamed ‘top four English Premier League side’ said to be keen on the Southampton goalkeeper. The on-loan shot-stopper was crucial to Celtic's season and his performances caught the eye, meaning the Hoops could find it more difficult to tempt him back to Parkhead. (The Sun)

Stewart on Hibs radar

Hibs have opened talks with Ross County over a potential move for striker Ross Stewart, according to reports. The Easter Road side was linked with the big hitman in January and the Capital club are understood to have rekindled their interest in the 23-year-old, who is also a target for Aberdeen, Middlesbrough, Stoke and Blackburn. (Daily Record)

Levein: I’d have saved Hearts from drop

Craig Levein has apologised to Hearts fans following a disastrous relegation but insisted he could have turned things round at Tynecastle Park with more time. The former manager added: “I do feel that, if I had stayed in place, we wouldn’t have been in the league position we are in because we had good players coming back from injury. What’s done is done, but I will look back on my time fondly with some fantastic memories.” (Evening News)

‘Well eye Fox

Motherwell have joined the ranks eyeing a move for Scott Fox after the goalkeeper left Partick Thistle. Fox triggered a relegation clause and is now a free agent, with Kilmarnock understood to be interested in acquiring his services. But the Steelmen are also monitoring the situation following the deaprture of Mark Gillespie. (Daily Record)

Old Firm target 'could absolutely play for Celtic or Rangers’

Reported Celtic and Rangers target Jack Tucker is good enough to play for either club, according to his manager Steve Evans. The Gillingham defender has been linked with both clubs and Evans believes the Gills are on a par with Motherwell, adding: “We’re not Celtic or Rangers, Hearts or Hibs but we wouldn’t be bottom of the league.” (Evening Times)